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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 175.02 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 175.02 and 84.52 is: 126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 175.02 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/175.02 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 175.02 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 14,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792.69/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.78

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